{"title":"Sharks \u0026 Algae Eaters","description":"\u003cp\u003eFreshwater sharks are not sharks at all. They are cyprinids named for the shape of the dorsal fin, and they bring a strong, purposeful presence to a larger community tank. We stock the red tail black shark, rainbow shark including albino and longfin forms, and the silver shark, which shoals and grows well past thirty centimetres.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe algae eaters are the working half of this group. The Siamese algae eater is one of the few fish that genuinely eats black brush algae, while the flying fox looks similar but is not the same fish. Chinese algae eaters graze well as juveniles but become far less useful and more aggressive with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed tail and rainbow sharks are territorial with their own kind, so keep one per tank. See \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/shipping-delivery\"\u003eshipping and delivery\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"chinese-algae-eater-gyrinocheilus-aymonieri","title":"Chinese Algae Eater | Gyrinocheilus aymonieri","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSold tiny as an algae crew, the Chinese Algae Eater is a fish to choose with open eyes. It eats less algae and grows bigger and grumpier with age — reaching 25 cm or more — and older fish may rasp the protective slime coat off broad-bodied tankmates. Hardy and long-lived, but it needs space and careful company.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eNative to fast-flowing rivers and streams across Southeast Asia, through the Mekong and Chao Phraya basins of Thailand, Laos and neighbouring countries. It lives in well-oxygenated, flowing water, clinging to rocks and submerged wood with its sucker-like mouth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn elongated, golden-brown fish with a dark lateral band and a downturned, sucker mouth. A popular golden (xanthic) form is widely sold. With age the body thickens, the colour muddies and males may develop tubercles around the snout. This is a much larger animal than the 3 cm juveniles usually offered.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeaceful when young but increasingly territorial and cantankerous with age. Older fish guard feeding spots and may latch onto the flanks of flat-sided fish to rasp their slime. Best kept singly, with fast, robust tankmates, and never with slow or disc-shaped fish like discus, angelfish or goldfish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn omnivore that grazes algae and biofilm as a youngster but takes more protein with age. Offer algae wafers, spirulina and vegetables alongside sinking pellets and the occasional frozen food, so it never has to resort to tankmates for a meal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eHardy but demanding on space. Provide a tank of at least 200 litres for an adult, with strong filtration, good oxygenation and some current, plus smooth rocks and wood to graze and hide among. Keep water clean and well-maintained.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEssentially not bred in the home aquarium — commercial stock is farmed with hormonal assistance. Sexing is difficult until maturity, and their adult size and temperament make deliberate breeding impractical for hobbyists.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGyrinocheilus aymonieri\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChinese Algae Eater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoutheast Asia (Mekong and Chao Phraya basins)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25–28 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10+ years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSemi-aggressive (territorial with age)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIntermediate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200 litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e250+ litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOmnivore (algae grazer when young)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22–26 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.0–8.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5–19 dGH (soft to hard)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLarger community and river-style aquariums\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFast, robust fish such as larger barbs, danios, rainbowfish, robust loaches and other hardy species that can keep out of its way.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiscus, angelfish, goldfish and other slow or flat-bodied fish whose slime coat is at risk, plus other Chinese Algae Eaters, which fight.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Small (1-5cm)","offer_id":55232873595171,"sku":"AA3659-S","price":4.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium (5-10cm)","offer_id":55232873627939,"sku":"AA3659","price":6.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Large (10-15cm)","offer_id":55232873660707,"sku":"AA3659-L","price":11.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"X-Large (15-25cm)","offer_id":55351970660643,"sku":"AA3659-XL","price":16.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/chinese-algae-eater-gyrinoch-43091552895267-lv.webp?v=1790307187"},{"product_id":"gold-chinese-algae-eater-gyrinocheilus-aymonieri","title":"Gold Chinese Algae Eater | Gyrinocheilus aymonieri","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA golden form of the Chinese Algae Eater — hardy and a keen grazer when young, but it grows large and increasingly territorial with age. Reaching around 25–28 cm, this is not the small, permanent algae crew it is sometimes sold as; it needs a robust tank with space planned well ahead and tankmates chosen with care.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eNative to the large rivers and streams of the Mekong and Chao Phraya basins across Thailand, Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam. It lives in fast-flowing, well-oxygenated water, clinging to rocks and submerged wood with its sucker-like mouth and grazing the biofilm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn elongated, torpedo-shaped fish with a sucker mouth and, in this variety, a bright golden-yellow to pale body instead of the mottled brown wild colour. As it matures it thickens noticeably and develops small tubercles around the snout.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeaceful and useful when young, but genuinely semi-aggressive and territorial as it grows. Older fish may harass tankmates and are known to latch onto the flanks of flat-sided, slow fish to rasp at their slime coat. Best kept singly in a spacious tank with fast, robust tankmates, or in a species setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn omnivore that grazes biofilm and algae when young but takes more prepared and meaty foods with age. Offer algae wafers, sinking pellets, blanched vegetables and some frozen foods. As it matures it eats less algae, so do not rely on it as your only clean-up crew.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eHardy and beginner-friendly to keep alive, but its adult size and temperament make it a long-term commitment. Provide a large tank with strong flow, high oxygen, rockwork and driftwood to graze and hide among, and clean, well-filtered water.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEssentially not bred in home aquaria; commercial stock is produced on farms using hormone induction. 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Striking and hardy at around 12–15 cm, it is best kept one to a tank with robust, fast tankmates that can shrug off its bossiness.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eEpalzeorhynchos bicolor comes from the Chao Phraya basin of Thailand, where it lived in clear streams and flooded forests. It is now considered extinct or nearly so in the wild, and all aquarium stock is farm-bred. It naturally grazes surfaces for algae and biofilm in warm, flowing, well-oxygenated water.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eA sleek, shark-shaped fish with a velvety matte-black body, an upright dorsal fin and a vivid red-orange tail that stands out dramatically against the dark body. The contrast is at its best in healthy, unstressed fish; colour can fade with poor conditions or stress. It is not a true shark, but its shape earns the name.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eSemi-aggressive and territorial, it defends a patch of the tank and is especially hostile to its own kind and to similar-shaped fish, so keep only one. It works in a robust community with fast, mid-to-upper water fish that stay out of its way. Provide caves and broken sight-lines to ease tension.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn omnivore that grazes and scavenges. Offer a quality sinking pellet or wafer as a staple, supplemented with algae or vegetable-based foods and occasional frozen or live treats such as bloodworm and brine shrimp. It will help control algae but should not rely on it alone.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eProvide a minimum of around 120 L, with 200 L or larger better to give it territory and its tankmates space. Keep temperature at 22–27 °C, pH 6.5–7.5 and GH soft to medium, around 5–15. Provide good filtration, some current, hiding places and a secure lid. It is plant safe, though it may rasp at soft algae-covered leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eBreeding in the home aquarium is very rare; commercial stock is produced on farms with the aid of hormones. It is an egg-layer, but its territorial aggression makes pairing in a normal tank extremely difficult, so home breeding is not a realistic prospect for most keepers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003ctable\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEpalzeorhynchos bicolor (formerly Labeo bicolor)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRed Tail Black Shark\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChao Phraya basin, Thailand (now farm-bred; extinct in the wild)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12–15 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5–8 years with good care\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSemi-aggressive (territorial)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner to intermediate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e120 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200 L or larger\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOmnivore: sinking pellets, wafers, algae and vegetable foods, occasional frozen and live treats\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22–27 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.5–7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoft to medium, around 5–15 dGH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRobust community and planted aquariums (one per tank)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e \u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuitable tank mates include larger tetras, barbs, danios, rainbowfish, rasboras and other fast, robust mid-to-upper water fish that keep clear of its territory.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvoid keeping with other red-tail or rainbow sharks, similar-shaped or bottom-dwelling fish it will bully, slow long-finned species, and timid nano fish. 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Peaceful, hardy and endlessly busy, it reaches around 13–15 cm and earns its keep in a planted community.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eCrossocheilus oblongus is native to mainland Southeast Asia and parts of the Malay Peninsula and larger Indonesian islands, where it lives in fast, clear forest streams and rivers, grazing algae and biofilm from rocks, roots and driftwood in well-oxygenated water.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eA slender, torpedo-shaped body of pale gold to silvery bronze is crossed by a single bold black stripe running from the snout to the tail, with a slightly ragged edge. True Siamese Algae Eaters lack barbels compared with look-alikes, and the black stripe extends right into the tail fin — useful features for telling them apart from flying foxes and false SAEs.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003ePeaceful and very active, though it can become mildly territorial with its own kind, so either keep a single fish or a group of three or more to spread out any squabbling. It is a fast, energetic swimmer that mixes well with most community fish that appreciate the same conditions, and it is quite capable of holding its own.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn omnivore that grazes algae and biofilm but should not rely on it alone. Supplement with quality sinking pellets, algae wafers, blanched vegetables and occasional frozen foods. Well-fed adults eat less algae, but a varied diet keeps them healthy and active.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eProvide a minimum of around 110 L for a single fish, with 150 L or larger for a group of these active swimmers. Keep temperature at 20–27 °C, pH 6.0–8.0 and soft to moderately hard water. Clean, well-oxygenated water with some flow, plus rocks, driftwood and plants to graze and rest on, suits it best. A secure lid is wise, as they can jump. It is plant safe.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eRarely bred in the home aquarium. Commercial supplies are produced on farms using hormonal induction, and spontaneous spawning in a normal tank is essentially unrecorded, so home breeding is not a realistic prospect for most keepers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003ctable\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrossocheilus oblongus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSiamese Algae Eater, SAE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoutheast Asia (mainland and Malay Peninsula)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAround 13–15 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8–10 years with good care\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeaceful (active; mildly territorial with own kind)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e110 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e150 L or larger\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOmnivore: algae, biofilm, sinking pellets, algae wafers, vegetables, frozen foods\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20–27 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.0–8.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoft to moderately hard, around 4–15 dGH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlanted community aquariums needing algae control\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e \u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuitable tank mates include tetras, rasboras, danios, barbs, rainbowfish, gouramis, peaceful cichlids and other community catfish.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvoid keeping with very aggressive or much larger predatory fish, and be mindful of keeping several SAEs in a small tank, where they may squabble over grazing territory.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Small (1-5cm)","offer_id":55232877232419,"sku":"AA2023-S","price":9.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium (5-10cm)","offer_id":55232877265187,"sku":"AA2023","price":14.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Large (10-15cm)","offer_id":55232877297955,"sku":"BA9335","price":19.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/siamese-algae-eater-crossoch-43091556598051.webp?v=1790303881"},{"product_id":"albino-rainbow-shark-epalzeorhynchos-frenatum","title":"Albino Rainbow Shark | Epalzeorhynchos frenatum","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Albino Rainbow Shark is a soft white-pink fish lit up by bright orange-red fins, a striking pale twist on the classic Rainbow Shark. It is not a true shark but a bold, territorial member of the carp family that patrols the lower levels of the tank. Reaching around 15cm, it has real presence and attitude, and is best kept one to a tank with robust, mid-water company.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe species is native to the river basins of mainland Southeast Asia, including the Mekong and Chao Phraya, where it lives over sandy and rocky beds in clear, well-oxygenated flowing water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe albino form has a pale pinkish-white body with vivid orange to red fins and pinkish eyes, replacing the wild fish's dark grey body. The upright dorsal fin gives it its shark-like silhouette as it cruises the bottom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSemi-aggressive and strongly territorial, particularly toward other bottom-dwellers and similar-shaped fish. Keep only one per tank unless the aquarium is very large and heavily aquascaped with sightline breaks. It generally ignores active mid- and upper-water fish, which make the best companions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn unfussy omnivore. It grazes algae and biofilm and readily takes sinking pellets, wafers, flake, and frozen or live foods such as bloodworm and brine shrimp. A varied diet with some vegetable matter keeps its colours strong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide a spacious tank with a footprint that allows it to establish a territory, plenty of rockwork, driftwood and caves for retreats, and clean, well-filtered water. Like most riverine fish it dislikes any build-up of waste, so keep on top of maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRarely bred in home aquariums. It is an egg-layer, but its territorial aggression toward its own kind makes pairing very difficult outside commercial farm conditions, where hormonal induction is typically used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEpalzeorhynchos frenatum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlbino Rainbow Shark\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoutheast Asia (Mekong and Chao Phraya basins)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to about 15cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5-8 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSemi-aggressive, territorial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner to Intermediate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e110 litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e190 litres or more\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOmnivore\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22-26°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.5-7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5-11 dGH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommunity aquariums with robust mid-water fish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eActive, sturdy mid- and upper-water fish such as larger barbs, danios, rainbowfish, gouramis and medium tetras. Give it the bottom to itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther rainbow or red-tail sharks, loaches, plecos and other bottom-dwellers it will bully, plus very small, timid or long-finned fish. 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A hardy, characterful bottom-cruiser that grows to around 15cm, it is best kept as the only shark-type fish in a tank with bold, similar-sized companions. Striking and active, but candidly territorial — this is not a peaceful community fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEpalzeorhynchos frenatum comes from the river basins of mainland Southeast Asia — the Mekong, Chao Phraya and neighbouring systems of Thailand, Laos and Cambodia — where it lives over sandy and rocky riverbeds, grazing biofilm and foraging among structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA sleek, torpedo-shaped fish with a dark grey to black body and vivid red-orange fins, including an upright, shark-like dorsal that gives the group its name. An albino form with a pale body and red fins is also common. 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Peaceful and hardy but growing large and fast to around 30–35 cm, it needs a big tank and the company of its own kind, so plan ahead: this is a fast, powerful fish that outgrows most starter aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eBalantiocheilos melanopterus comes from Southeast Asia — the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra and Borneo — where it lives in the mid-water of medium to large rivers and lakes, forming loose shoals in clean, well-oxygenated, flowing water. Wild populations have declined sharply, and most aquarium fish are farm-bred.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eA streamlined, torpedo-shaped body gleams bright silver, with large eyes and tall fins boldly edged in black — giving the \"shark-like\" profile that inspires the name (though it is a peaceful cyprinid, not a true shark). It is a strikingly elegant fish that looks superb as a coordinated group cruising the mid-water.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003ePeaceful and gregarious, but its adult size means it should only be kept with medium to large tank mates. It forms loose social hierarchies and is best kept as a group of five or more in a large tank; kept singly or in pairs it can become skittish or bully smaller shoal-mates. Very small fish may be eaten as it grows.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn easy omnivore with a hearty appetite. Offer a quality flake, pellet and sinking food as a staple, supplemented with frozen and live foods such as bloodworm and brine shrimp, plus some vegetable matter. A varied diet supports its fast growth.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eA juvenile may start in a smaller tank, but adults need serious space — a minimum of around 500 L and a long footprint for a proper school. Keep temperature at 22–28 °C, pH 6.0–8.0 and soft to moderately hard water, with strong filtration, good flow and oxygenation. Critically, use a tight, secure lid: Bala Sharks are powerful, nervous jumpers that will leap from an open tank. It is generally plant safe.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eNot bred in the home aquarium. Commercial supplies are produced on farms using hormonal induction, and there are essentially no reports of successful spawning in a normal tank, so home breeding is not a realistic prospect.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003ctable\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBalantiocheilos melanopterus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSilver Shark, Bala Shark, Tricolour Shark\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoutheast Asia (Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, Borneo)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAround 30–35 cm (occasionally larger)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10–15 years with good care\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeaceful (schooling, grows large)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner to intermediate (needs large tank)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e500 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e600 L or larger for a school\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOmnivore: flake, pellets, sinking foods, frozen and live foods, vegetables\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22–28 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.0–8.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoft to moderately hard, around 5–15 dGH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLarge community aquariums\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e \u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuitable tank mates include other Bala Sharks (in a group), larger tetras and barbs, rainbowfish, larger rasboras, gouramis, peaceful medium cichlids and robust catfish.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvoid keeping with very small fish and shrimp that may be eaten, slow long-finned fish, and highly aggressive species. 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Reaching around 15–16 cm, it is a useful and characterful bottom fish, but it grows increasingly territorial with age and is best kept as a single specimen.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eNative to fast-flowing forest streams and rivers of South-East Asia, including Borneo, Sumatra, Java and the Malay Peninsula. It lives over rocks and submerged wood in clear, well-oxygenated water, grazing algae and biofilm from hard surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA streamlined body with a brownish back, a striking black lateral stripe edged above by a shimmering gold line, and clear-to-reddish fins. It is often confused with the Siamese Algae Eater, but the Flying Fox has a bolder black band and a distinct coloured edge to the dorsal and other fins.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSemi-aggressive and territorial, particularly as it matures. It largely ignores dissimilar fish but attacks its own kind and similar-shaped grazers such as other flying foxes, Siamese algae eaters and red-tail sharks. Keep just one, with active, robust mid- and upper-level tankmates.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn omnivore with a taste for algae. It grazes aufwuchs and biofilm but must be offered a varied diet — quality sinking pellets and algae wafers, blanched vegetables, and small frozen foods such as bloodworm and brine shrimp to keep it in good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eProvide a mature, well-oxygenated tank with good flow, plenty of rocks, wood and broad-leaved plants for cover and territory. It is hardy and undemanding on water chemistry, but appreciates clean, oxygen-rich water and regular partial changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBreeding in the home aquarium is essentially unrecorded, and commercial stock is produced on farms with hormonal assistance. Sexing is difficult and no reliable aquarium breeding method exists.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEpalzeorhynchos kalopterus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlying Fox\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSouth-East Asia (Borneo, Sumatra, Java, Malay Peninsula)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15–16 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8–10+ years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSemi-aggressive (territorial with age)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner to Intermediate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200 litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e250+ litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOmnivore (algae grazer)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e23–27 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.0–7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2–12 dGH (soft to medium)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eActive, well-oxygenated community and river-style aquariums\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRobust, active fish such as barbs, danios, larger rasboras and tetras, rainbowfish and gouramis that occupy the mid and upper water and can shrug off its bustling nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOther flying foxes, Siamese algae eaters, red-tail and rainbow sharks, and any similar-shaped bottom grazer, plus very timid or slow fish it may harass.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Small (1-5cm)","offer_id":55232877723939,"sku":"AA2531-S","price":9.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Medium (5-10cm)","offer_id":55232877756707,"sku":"AA2531","price":12.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Large (10-15cm)","offer_id":55232877789475,"sku":"AA2531-L","price":17.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/flying-fox-shark-epalzeorhyn-43091556303139-lv.webp?v=1790307486"},{"product_id":"longfin-red-tail-black-shark-epalzeorhynchos-bicolor","title":"Longfin Red Tail Black Shark | Epalzeorhynchos bicolor","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Longfin Red Tail Black Shark is a striking velvet-black fish with a blazing red tail and long, flowing fins, reaching around 12–15 cm. Bold, active and territorial, it makes a dramatic centrepiece — but it's best kept as the only 'shark' in the tank, with space and sturdy tankmates.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eNative to the freshwaters of Thailand, where it lived in clear streams, rivers and floodplains among rocks, roots and submerged wood. Famously, it is now considered extinct in the wild and survives thanks to commercial breeding — every fish in the hobby is captive-raised. In nature it was a territorial bottom-dweller defending a patch of riverbed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA jet-black, velvety body with an upright, sail-like dorsal fin and a vivid scarlet tail — a bold two-tone contrast. This variety extends the fins into long, flowing trails. The downturned mouth marks it as a substrate grazer, and colour is richest in a confident, well-kept fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSemi-aggressive and strongly territorial. A red tail shark will claim and patrol a territory and can be a bully, especially toward other 'sharks', similar-shaped bottom fish and its own kind — keep only one per tank. In a large, well-decorated aquarium with broken sightlines it can be kept with robust, active mid- and upper-water fish that stay out of its patch.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn omnivore that grazes algae and biofilm and takes prepared foods readily. Offer a varied diet of sinking pellets and wafers, algae-based foods, blanched vegetables, and frozen or live treats such as bloodworms and brine shrimp. A good mix of plant and protein keeps colour and condition up.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGive it space above all — a long tank with plenty of caves, wood, rockwork and plants to break up territory and provide retreats. It is hardy and adaptable in clean, well-filtered water with moderate flow. Provide a secure lid, as it can jump. Be honest with customers: this is a spirited fish that needs room and careful tankmate choice, so it rates intermediate rather than beginner.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRarely bred in home aquaria. Commercial production relies on hormone induction in ponds, and the species' territoriality makes natural home spawning very difficult. It is not a realistic breeding project for the average aquarist.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEpalzeorhynchos bicolor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLongfin Red Tail Black Shark\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSelectively bred; wild species from Thailand (extinct in the wild)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAround 12–15 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6–10 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSemi-aggressive; territorial (keep one only)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIntermediate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e150 litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200 litres or more (length matters)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOmnivore (algae, prepared, frozen and live foods)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22–26 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.5–7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5–15 dGH (soft to moderately hard)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIntermediate keepers; larger community tanks with robust tankmates\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes — grazes algae but does not usually damage established plants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRobust, active mid- and upper-water fish that stay out of its territory: larger tetras, barbs, danios, rainbowfish, gouramis and peaceful medium cichlids. Give plenty of space and cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOther red tail or rainbow sharks, and similar bottom-dwellers such as loaches and other territorial catfish — it will bully them. 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Growing to around 12–13 cm, it is an active, eye-catching fish that is territorial, so it is best kept as the only one of its kind in the aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wild species comes from central and western Thailand, in the Chao Phraya, Mae Klong and Bangpakong river systems, where it lives in clear, flowing rivers over sand and rock. In the wild it is listed as Critically Endangered, but every fish in the aquarium trade is farm-bred, so keeping one places no pressure on wild populations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA long, slim fish with a downturned mouth fitted with small barbels (whisker-like feelers) for grazing, and a tall dorsal fin. As an albino it lacks dark pigment, so the body is creamy to pinkish white, while the bright red tail of the normal form is retained. Females are generally thicker through the body than males.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTerritorial, and more so with age. It claims a cave or patch of the bottom and chases fish that look similar, including rainbow sharks and other redtail sharks, as well as bottom dwellers that compete for space. Keep only one per tank. Juveniles are calmer than adults. It is a strong jumper, so a tight-fitting lid is essential. It uses the bottom and middle levels of the tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA grazer that works over surfaces for algae and biofilm, the thin film of microorganisms that coats rock and glass. 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